Author: Raven Lewis

  • Emme

    Emme Marella is an Italian fashion brand within the Marella and Max Mara Fashion Group portfolio. Established in 1976, the brand was created to offer contemporary, feminine fashion with Italian design sensibilities at more accessible price points than traditional luxury labels. (marellagroup.com) The brand is known for polished workwear, dresses, outerwear, occasionwear, knitwear, and wardrobe…

  • Elila

    Elila designs bras and intimates exclusively for plus-size and full-bust women, offering one of the most comprehensive ranges available, with bands from 34 to 54 and cups A to O, plus sleepwear up to 8X. Built on classical American sizing and engineered for genuine plus-size fit, the brand emphasizes support, comfort, and structural integrity over…

  • Eileen Fisher

    Founded by designer Eileen Fisher in 1984, the brand built its reputation on simple, elegant silhouettes made from high-quality natural materials like organic linen, cotton, and Italian cashmere. In 2020, after a substantial technical overhaul, the company introduced a unified inclusive size system from XXS to 3X, designed so every body can shop the full…

  • Elena Miro

    Elena Mirò was launched in 1985 by Italy’s Miroglio Group to serve fuller, Mediterranean figures with genuine style. Renowned for its signature knitwear, impeccable tailoring, and exclusive in-house prints, the brand became a cultural reference point, and in 2005 became the only plus size label to show at Milano Moda Donna. It dresses women in…

  • Eleven60

    Launched by Kierra Sheard around 2015, Eleven60 grew out of her own search for high-quality, fashion-forward plus size clothing with a polished edge. The contemporary collection emphasizes attention to detail and elevated construction — think structured silhouettes, bold hardware, and dramatic tailoring in subtle prints and neutral hues. As a Black, woman-owned label, Eleven60 positions…

  • Curvy Couture

    Curvy Couture specializes in full figure intimate apparel at accessible price points. Its bra range covers bands from 34 to 46 and cups through an H making it a widely recommended option for plus size shoppers who need extended sizing without premium pricing. The brand’s everyday and lace styles cover a range of occasions from…

  • Curvy Fox

    Curvy Fox Boutique is a specialty plus-size retailer based in Lexington, North Carolina. The boutique was created to provide fashionable clothing and personalized styling support for curvy women seeking options beyond traditional plus-size retail experiences. The boutique offers a wide range of apparel categories, including everyday fashion, formalwear, bridal gowns, intimates, accessories, and complete outfits….

  • Curvique Bridal Boutique

    Curvique Bridal Boutique was founded by Kameisha Johnson and opened in Marietta, Georgia in 2015 as one of the few bridal boutiques in the Southeast focused specifically on plus-size brides. The boutique was created to address the frustrations many curvy women experienced when shopping for wedding gowns in traditional bridal salons. The salon carried bridal…

  • Della Curva

    Della Curva is a specialty bridal boutique located in Tarzana, California, serving plus-size and mid-size brides through an appointment-based bridal experience. The salon was founded by bridal industry veteran Lisa Litt, a third-generation bridal retailer and owner of the well-known Los Angeles bridal business Lili Bridals. The boutique was created specifically to address the lack…

  • Di’yanu

    Adesola ‘Addie’ Elabor, born in Nigeria and raised near Philadelphia, founded D’IYANU in 2014 to fill the gap for modern, ready-to-wear African-inspired fashion, envisioning an Ankara-print answer to Zara or H&M. Self-funded and grown into a multi-million-dollar business, the brand is known for daring geometric prints, vibrant color, and trendy silhouettes in sizes XS to…

  • Dia & Co

    Dia & Co launched in 2015 as a styling-first alternative to generic plus size shopping. Its retail platform carries well-known plus size labels alongside emerging brands and offers a personal styling service for customers who want a curated approach to dressing. With sizes 10 to 32 and a strong editorial point of view Dia &…

  • Democracy Denim

    Democracy was founded by fashion industry veteran Caren Lettiere, who set out to create jeans that fit, flatter, and support real women living busy lives. The brand launched as a denim-focused label built around the idea of “Curve Equality,” recognizing that women come in many different shapes and deserve clothing designed accordingly. The company became…